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By Amina Nazarli

The Romanian National Culture Day, dedicated to the 167th anniversary of Romanian poet Mihai Eminescu, was solemnly marked in Baku on January 16.

The commemoration event was organized in front of the monument to beloved Romanian composer George Enescu in Baku.

Romanian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Dan Inacu, addressing the event, emphasized the strong cultural ties between the two countries. The diplomat said that culture is a bridge that connects people around the world.

The envoy, talking to reporters, said that relations between Azerbaijan and Romania continue to develop in friendly vein.

He voiced a hope that the political and economic relations between the two countries will further strengthen.

Mihai Eminescu is considered one of the most famous and influential Romanian poets. His romantic inspirations led to poetry which reinterpreted traditional narratives of the mythological, fabled and metaphysical.

Eminescu's poems have been translated in over 60 languages. His life, work and poetry strongly influenced the Romanian culture and his poems are widely studied in Romanian public schools.

Azerbaijan is a strategic partner for Romania and the relations between two countries are strongly developing in all fields. Romania has been the second country in the world which recognized independence of Azerbaijan.

Cultural links between Romania and Azerbaijan are flourishing and they serve as a strong fundament for closer interaction. Romania traditionally participates in several international festivals organized in Baku, including Francophonie Week, EuroVillage Festival, European Film Festival and others.

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Amina Nazarli is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @amina_nazarli

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